EN: As soon as the child had yesterday off from kindergarten, we began celebrating the national holiday. Also because Vlad thought it would be a good idea to throw silver stars confetti all over the house: “It’s for Romania’s birthday, mom!”. Today on the other hand, we watched the parade on TV, then got in the car which we decorated with little flags and went to see it for ourselves, from up close.

Honestly, only Vlad managed to see the parade, because Radu was carrying him on his shoulders. I saw mostly flags, helmets and bayonet tops. And the moment when Radu and I both laughed out loud was when a man on the top of the fence behind us said, while looking at the American army march: “The Americans are sedated. Yes, they must be sedating them! So they look more groggy.”, while he was showing with his hands that the American army men don’t see very well, they don’t see where they’re going. He was very serious. Actually worried.

Otherwise, I was delighted and moved by the celebration mood and the warm and full of hope smiles of the Romanians. On this centennial, we should aim to be better, more educated, fairer, with more common sense, more responsible, hard working and more confident in the well being of this country. Happy birthday, Romania!

In the pictures I am wearing: AmiAmalia sweater with the Dacic symbol, DKNY skirt, Zara boots. The photos were taken at Cismigiu Bistro.